The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Comment \Com"ment\ (?; 277), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Commented; p.
   pr. & vb. n. Commenting.] [F. commenter, L. commentari to
   meditate upon, explain, v. intens. of comminisci, commentus,
   to reflect upon, invent; com- + the root of meminisse to
   remember, mens mind. See Mind.]
   To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to
   write notes on the works of an author, with a view to
   illustrate his meaning, or to explain particular passages; to
   write annotations; -- often followed by on or upon.
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         A physician to comment on your malady.   --Shak.
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         Critics . . . proceed to comment on him. --Dryden.
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         I must translate and comment.            --Pope.
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